Good morning at 4am as I start typing this. Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate being in the USA. Those outside the country give thanks for the freedoms we all can be thankful for. No need for a special day for that. I read that Target and a couple other retailers will not be open today. Just like the old days, stay home and relax as you give thanks.
The wall in the garage has wiring in the 5 wall boxes, has 2 layers of mud and sanded, wiring in the light switches and the thing is insulated with fiberglass. I was still itching last night even after the showers
but swimming made it all better.
Friday, the electrician will send out a person to check the wiring and connect the 8 circuits to the fuse box. 2 for the layout, 1 for the aisle lights, 2 for the lights under the valance, 1 for all the wall outlets and 2 for the workbench. Yes, overboard, but it’s what I want. He said he will come out as the electrical inspector after the golf which means around 3:30. I then can drywall the garage side and tape and mud. He will come out again for the final inspection. I am looking forward to a modeling bench before we head back home in December. The date heading home is unsure until we book tickets but must be before the 15th. Terry cannot exceed 199 days as on day 200 she becomes a Hawaiian resident and has to pay the personal taxes. I hate that thought but I also think the idea of being limited to how long you can stay is wrong. I see lots of taxation wrongs and I really think the avoidance (which we are also guilty of) needs to be stopped. Flat taxes with the ONLY exception being the 1st $50,000 earned for each individual. At a 15% flat tax for ALL, this country would be flush with money. But, that’s a discussion for another day.
I have a track plan for the garage but really it’s a framework plan. I prefer to cut my own framing lumber from 1/2” sanded one side plywood of 7 laminations but the Maui HD doesn’t carry 7 ply and it’s not worth the special order of 6 months or the cost of it. My thoughts have gone from using any 1/2” plywood in stock, to the prime 1x3” they show on line to taking 1x6 decking boards and cutting them in 1/2”. I am not going to use metal studding for the framework. I have seen it in magazines and online but no, not for me. The house contractor did order me the pink foam 2”x4’x8’ that I have used in Wisconsin. His pricing was 1/2 of what HD would charge me as a special order and 6 months out. The room size is 14’ x 42’, then 14’ x 20’ on the L side. The depth of the shelf will be 24”, except in the Paper Mill where it will be at 30” depth but no trackage beyond 20”. That way I can really have the congested looking buildings of the mill and the illusion of trackage into the buildings. I am looking forward to that build.
I hear the ladies in the kitchen. The turkey is 26#s and as look as we have enough dressing for leftovers till Sunday evening I don’t care what we have today. The brother left Wisconsin. Yesterday around six and spent the night in Phoenix. He should arrive around noon. Dinner is set for around 3:30 and yes per American tradition the TV will be on for the football games. No clue yet besides Detroit and Dallas playing and don’t really care.
I have been reading the diner thread but not always commenting but man we are an interesting bunch.
Terry, the idea to bubble wrap Marie might be worth considering. She and you have had little luck these past 2021 months. May her health improve.
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JazA on another forum and JazA you need to post some of those pictures here. I am impressed by your modeling.
Willie, enjoy being the chef today. Your pictures tell the story of a person who loves his structures and trains. Thanks for sharing that.
SteveJ, congrats maybe with the BF and your daughter.
Sherrel, what’s the story behind the Packer hat? You definitely married well. A great picture of a happy looking couple, congrats.
guy, your Winter like weather is moving into the USA Midwest, we expect when we get home to Wisconsin the white stuff will have accumulated. We will not blame you. Looking forward to your pictures this season of winter on the rails in your town.
Be thankful, hug someone today
TomO